A study conducted out of the US in 2017, it found that romantically involved individuals are more likely to engage in infidelity or want to pursue casual sex. Gender also may play a role in a person's curiosity around non-monogamy and how that fits in with their broader perspectives on romance and intimacy. There is something else that I think needs further examining when we discuss open relationships, and that is the influence of the LGBTQIA plus community on our increasing openness and receptiveness towards non-Monogamy as a society. A new report that came out in Australia and also the US suggests that about a third of gay men are in open relationships.
Today, we're diving into the psychology behind open relationships in our 20s - why people are attracted to the idea of non-monogamy, how they operate, the boundaries that are set, how to navigate sexual jealousy and whether they actually work? Open relationships have become an increasingly popular alternative to traditional monogamy, but they are not a new concept. Why are some people more curious when it comes to open relationships? Do some people need more sex than others? Whats the point of being in a committed relationship if you're allowed to date other people? We set out to answer all of these questions in todays episode to further understand the psychology behind open relationships. Listen now.
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